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Comptroller: Mental health crisis escalating

ALBANY, NY — New York’s mental health crisis has escalated, according to a report released on March 27 by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More than 3.2 million adults in New … more

3/30/24

Summer camp operators at the March 20 public hearing on vaccine requirements.

No vaccines required for summer camp staff

MONTICELLO, NY — All summer campers in Sullivan County must show they are vaccinated against three highly contagious diseases, according to a new public health order. But the adults … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/28/24

Members of the watershed coalition visit the D.C. office of U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-8).

Coalition demands greater watershed protection

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clean water advocates from more than 180 organizations in four states recently lobbied Congress for more money to protect and restore the rivers, streams and tributaries … more

3/27/24

The Sunset Care LLC meets, with legislator Matt McPhillips (D-1) (pictured far left); legislator Cat Scott (D-5); David Schneyer, vice chair of the LLC; and Elwin Wood, chair of the LLC.

Legislators urge state to transfer care center to private owner

MONTICELLO, NY — The afflictions undermining long-term care facilities across the country—privatization, staffing shortages, dwindling subsidies—are also causing a crisis for … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/27/24

Head Start to return in early April. Maybe.

MONTICELLO, NY — Head Start is returning to Sullivan County in early April. But this date is subject to change. That’s the latest word from U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19). … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 3/25/24

Alternative energy is getting an update in Damascus

DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — Damascus Township is updating its zoning that regulates alternate energy development, such as solar farms, windmills, and geothermal systems. The township … more

By MARK CASNER | 3/24/24

The Tusten Multi-Generational Park, where the pavilion would be built.

Tusten continues to move forward on pavilion

TUSTEN, NY — The pavilion proposed for Tusten Multi-Generational Park continues to move forward amid strong opinions both for and against the project. The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) … more

By RUBY RAYNOR-HASELKORN | 3/23/24

Cadence Giersbach, from Cochecton, NY, examines "Anxious Nature" at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance's Alliance Gallery. The exhibition features paper pulp sculptures inspired by the vibrant colors of spring.

Spring is beautiful

REGION — By the time you’re reading this, spring will have sprung. What follows is a roundup of arts and leisure events happening this weekend (there are a lot!) and—to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/20/24

Callicoon well replacement continues

TOWN OF DELAWARE, NY — The Delaware town board convened on March 13 to update the community on the ongoing well replacement in Callicoon. Seeking to address ongoing turbidity issues, the … more

By KEVIN MAHER | 3/19/24

The Highland town board at its March meeting.

Highland board members agree to mediation services to cool hostilities

HIGHLAND, NY — Highland supervisor John Pizzolato offered town board members a path out of their hostile stand-off. At the March town board meeting, he suggested using the Dispute … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/18/24

‘They don’t know where to go’

MONTICELLO, NY — Last year, the New York State Division of Human Rights awarded nearly $7 million to more than 1,000 victims of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/17/24

Jury convicts man claiming low blood sugar caused fatal crash

HONESDALE, PA — After a three-day trial, a jury convicted James Gerrity, 62, for causing a fatal crash in Texas Township, announced Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell on March 16. … more

3/16/24

The athletic field at Eldred Central School.

Artificial turf to replace game-canceling sod at ECS

School is near decision after years of discussion By NICK ROES ELDRED, NY — The Eldred Central School District is moving … more

By NICK ROES | 3/16/24

Main Street in Honesdale, part of the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor.

Does your Route 6 business need a facelift?

PIKE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, PA — Does your business lack curb appeal? If it fronts Route 6 in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for a $5,000 grant to spruce up your building’s facade. … more

3/15/24

There is no migrant crisis in Honesdale.

Misinformation spreads about migrants in Wayne County

HONESDALE, PA — The River Reporter has received many recent reports from readers who—without offering evidence other than anonymous social media posts and unsubstantiated … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 3/14/24 | 2 comments

More than half of Sullivan County residents received a prescription for opioid analgesics in 2021, a rate that's more than 90 percent higher than in any other county in New York.

Sullivan’s crime analyst is tracking drug cartels, not local doctors

Sullivan’s crime analyst is tracking cartels, not local doctors DA says tracking prescription drugs needs ‘a much larger investigation’ By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/11/24

Ryan Mitro in his greenhouse at Fare View Gardens in Fallsburg.

New to farming? Here’s help

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The sun set over the undulating hills around Livingston Manor as farmers from around Sullivan County ambled into the Upward Brewing Company. Taylor Adam, … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/10/24

The Wayne County Courthouse and administration building in Honesdale

Four school districts in Wayne, Pike ask for Career and Technical Center

HONESDALE, PA — Throughout Pennsylvania, there are more than 80 Career and Technical Centers (CTC), schools that offer hands-on experience in crucial skills alongside standard academic classes. … more

By JAMIE FALGIE | 3/10/24

Upper Delaware Scenic Byway offers grants

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway is offering money for projects that open vistas, improve signage, promote culture and history, and protect monarch butterflies from Hancock to … more

3/10/24

Repeat offender who sold fentanyl, crack cocaine at DSS housing is convicted

MONTICELLO, NY — Gerrod Prater, 41, of Liberty, NY, was convicted on March 5 for the possession of crack cocaine and fentanyl. Prater was found to have dealt drugs at the Knights Inn, a … more

3/10/24

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